Pokemon GO Reveals GO Pass Rewards for May 2025
April 29, 2025
Niantic has officially announced the latest GO Pass rewards for May 2025, giving Pokemon GO players a fresh batch of incentives to keep exploring the world around them. This month’s rewards are packed with rare encounters, valuable items, and exciting bonuses designed to keep trainers engaged throughout the season.
Highlights for May include exclusive encounters with Galarian Slowpoke, a premium Battle Pass that unlocks guaranteed Rare Candy XL drops, and boosted shiny rates for select Pokemon during featured Research Breakthroughs. In addition, players who maintain a seven-day research streak will receive bonus Stardust and a free Premium Raid Pass every week.
Special bonuses are also being added for GO Pass holders, such as half-distance egg hatching, additional raid passes from spinning Gym discs, and double XP for the first catch of the day.
Community reactions to the May GO Pass offerings have been largely positive. Fans on social media praised the focus on rare spawns and useful quality-of-life perks like extra raid passes. However, some players voiced concerns about ongoing monetization trends, arguing that some rewards feel gated behind paywalls compared to previous seasons.
With several major in-game events scheduled throughout May — including a Water Festival and a Mystery Legendary Raid Week — the new GO Pass rewards seem timed to encourage deeper engagement and daily play. Trainers looking to maximize their benefits are advised to activate their GO Pass early in the month to capitalize on streak-based bonuses.
Pokemon GO continues to evolve nine years after its initial launch, and May’s GO Pass updates show that Niantic remains committed to offering fresh content and rewarding active players.
Stay tuned for more updates as May’s special events begin to roll out!
